Sri Lanka

On the south coast of Sri Lanka, famed for its beaches, the new Cape Weligama resides atop a 118-foot Indian Ocean bluff with access to bordering beach strips on either side.

Sri Lanka

Opened in October by the tourism arm of the locally based Dilmah Tea company, the Relais & Chateaux property features 40 suites, each with its own spa facilities including steam showers, deep soaking tubs and massage tables for in-room treatments. An on-site dive center offers wreck dives and scuba certification training as well as wildlife cruises to spot blue whales and dolphins. Dining choices include a Japanese teppanyaki, an al fresco Sri Lankan restaurant and a seafood market where diners select their fish. Rooms from $615, including most meals, activities and beverages